​​​Michael CastleCOMPOSER· ACCOMPANIST · ARRANGER· DIRECTOR

A teacher and Director of Music for some years, Michael has written extensively for choirs, orchestras and smaller ensembles. From the Royal Festival Hall to the top of the Malvern Hills, Michael creates exciting musical opportunities that remain long in the memory. From 1:1 sessions to full-scale choral works, Michael enables each musician to exceed their expectations. In 2017 Michael was Director of Music for the Cirencester Abbey900 concert series and was commissioned to write a choral work using text by Alexander Neckham, Abbot at Cirencester from 1215. It was received to great acclaim and will be performed in Spring 2018 to celebrate the burying of the time capsule under the Abbey. http://www.mcastlemusic.com/abbey900.html

"Dear Mr. Castle, Not sure I can find the words to cover everything you have done for our boys over the years - such an inspiration, you've made their music so much fun and we will ALL MISS your wonderful piano playing...." (Mrs. Berry, ex-parent)​"Anybody given the opportunity to harness Michael's prodigious talents and energy is, in my opinion, extremely lucky." (Kate Comaish, Copious Notes)

"I would recommend him wholeheartedly as a musical coach, teacher or accompanist of the highest level." (Bridget Turner, flute teacher and choir trainer)